…because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which is funding CIG projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to reduce livestock emissions of enteric methane,…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
…credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American Farm Bureau, the American Soybean Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National…
NCBA Looking for Singers to Enter Anthem Contest
…NCBA, American National CattleWomen, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, or family members are eligible to participate in the process. Previous NCBA National Anthem Contest winners aren’t eligible. The top four finalists…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The ruling has now suspended the enforcement of the subbasin’s probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). “What the restraining order…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…facilitate osmotic adjustment, allowing plants to better manage water uptake and retention. Compounds in seaweed extracts act as compatible osmolytes, prompting plants to produce their own compounds that enhance water…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…867, known as the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 which will be voted on in the November General Election. If approved,…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
Image by ccaetano/DepositPhotos image The House Agriculture Committee met this week for a hearing to examine the consequences of Environmental Protection Agency’s actions on American agriculture. In his opening statement,…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…the bill. “We protect workers from a rule that would eliminate freelance opportunities for sixty-four million American men, women, seniors and others.” Some ag groups that are watching the process…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…foliage dries into fuel perfect for ravenous flames. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn, reminds employers of agricultural workers to update their emergency action plans and brief crews about…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…of a new base Class I skim milk price formula. These changes are designed to reflect current market conditions and improve price equity, especially for extended shelf-life milk products. American…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act….
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…natural materials that support farm management, especially surrounding pests, soil biodiversity, and plant health. The Salinas Biological Summit saw an increase in the number of attendees compared to the 2023…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…the air as people come together to celebrate with quintessential American cooking pastimes: grilling and smoking meat. Food is a big part of celebrating the Fourth, aside from the fireworks….